Assistant Financial Accountant

7 months ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join a values-based organisation and become part of a supportive and collaborative team
- Great work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements available
- Develop your career, we offer mentorship and help support study towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Kōtahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi | There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Located at our National Office in Wellington's CBD, the Corporate Finance Team is now recruiting an Assistant Financial Accountant.
The Assistant Financial Accountant is responsible for providing timely and professional accounting services. The role will assist in ensuring that all statutory and taxation compliance requirements are met.

Mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have prior experience in financial accounting and taxation services, with sound analytical and technical accounting skills. You'll have superior interaction skills and be accustomed to working in a corporate financial environment.
Ideally, you will have a tertiary qualification (at least equivalent to Bachelors) in finance or a relevant discipline and preferably Chartered Accountant status with CA ANZ or a similar professional body.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**As the Assistant Financial Accountant, you will**:

- Handle Microsoft Office tools with ease, ensuring timely and meticulous completion of all tasks.
- Lead the way in crafting annual and monthly financial reports, including balance sheet reconciliation.
- Bring your sharp numerical skills and keen eye for detail to the forefront.
- Navigate complex matters and cultivate meaningful connections through your excellent communication skills.
- Collaborate effectively within a team or work independently while demonstrating unwavering professionalism.
- Be proactive, approachable, and solution-oriented, embodying a 'can-do' attitude.
- Your proficiency extends to FBT, GST, and other government returns.
- Your experience in government financial accounting will be a valuable asset.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $74,931 and the full range (85%-120%) is $63,692 - $89,918. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications for this position will close Wednesday the 20th of September at 11.00pm.



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